Some researchers think that Gigantopithecus could be the missing link between apes and humans, while others believe that it could be the evolutionary ancestor of the legendary Bigfoot.
The creature withstood temperatures above 40ºC, the near absence of oxygen and high amounts of methane.
The Bondo apes are an isolated population of chimps from the Bili forest in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Antarctica is known for its extreme conditions and unique ecosystem. Studies have shown that animals in cold oceanic regions tend to grow larger than their counterparts in other parts of the world, a phenomenon known as polar gigantism.
Scientists conducted an experiment known as the Great Gator Experiment, which yielded some shocking findings about the deep sea creatures.